National Philanthropy Day

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2022 Date	November 15, 2022
2023 Date	November 15, 2023

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Tuesday, Nov 15

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National Philanthropy Day History

National Philanthropy Day seeks to recognize and pay tribute to philanthropy and philanthropists. This day aims to acknowledge the contributions of philanthropy in the world.

National Philanthropy Day was founded in 1986 by philanthropist Douglas Freeman. It was signed into law as an official observance in 2013 by the Canadian government. It has since been recognized internationally and continues to be observed annually on November 15th.

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Happy National Philanthropy Day to our incredible community of donors, volunteers, staff & partners! Today, we thank you for all the great contributions YOU have made in the lives of 300+ patients and families at Hospice Halifax and our community as a whole. https://t.co/erpB91nyMf
— HospiceHalifax (@HospiceHalifax) November 15, 2021

Today was a busy one but so wonderful to kick off the Christmas Hope campaign, raise the flag for National Philanthropy Day & bring greetings as the Métis flag was raised to signify the start of Métis Week…& a quick Council meeting for good measure☺️ #yql https://t.co/HJB74BiVfx
— Blaine Hyggen (@MayorHyggen) November 15, 2021

Today is National Philanthropy Day, and we are celebrating our generous donors who make our work possible. Their contributions to community safety are helping to make Edmonton a great city in which to live and work! #nationalphilanthropyday https://t.co/uYxkxkqQfH
— Edmonton Police Foundation (@edmpolicefdn) November 15, 2021

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National Philanthropy Day Facts & Quotes

Former billionaire and co-founder of Duty Free Shoppers Charles 'Chuck' Feeney, 89, has donated more than $8 billion over the last four decades according to Forbes. His foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, donates and funds charities, universities, and foundations around the world. His mission: I see little reason to delay giving when so much good can be achieved through supporting worthwhile causes.
According to Giving USA, American individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations gave an estimated $471.44 billion to U.S. charities in 2020.
The word philanthropy comes from the Greek word 'philanthrōpos', meaning loving mankind. It is the combination of the Latin 'philo', which means loving, and 'anthrōpos', which means mankind.

National Philanthropy Day Top Events and Things to Do

Find a charity or organization that interests you at Discover Charities
Give back to your community through service or donation.
Watch a film or documentary about giving back. Here are our suggestions:
Sweet Inspirations (2019)
Living on One Dollar (2013)
Girl Rising (2013)